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APRIL 2016 Issue #281
Prez Sez So spring is here! Easter bunny was eaten, snow tires are off, or about to be, and we see people walking in the community with these incredible tans. Welcome back to neighbours who left us to fend for ourselves in this great white north. That means lots of activities will be starting up again and lots of help will be needed, so step up and get involved and enjoy life. Secondly, as the weather gets nicer, and the sun shines later, residents take up outside walking rather than inside sitting. So the message to you all LOUD AND CLEAR – SLOW DOWN AND WATCH OUT FOR PEDESTRIANS. They don’t run as fast as they used to!
I would like to draw your attention to some upcoming events. The Annual WOLRA Garage Sale at the Rec Centre on May 7th, and the annual Park Activity Information Day (PAID) on May 28th. Also, the Relay for Life Cancer Walk on Friday June 10th, in Picton. Kevin Hanbury will coordinate the participation of Wellington on the Lake residents for this year. We will revive a tent presence and encourage potential walkers to contact Kevin to get registered.
The Board has been very active investigating options and opinions on moving forward with some of our longstanding issues. I would like to stress I continue to try to work cooperatively with Daimler, Frontier and Sandbank to find resolutions to our wishes. We all try to work toward a better living environment. We feel we will be able to report progress at the next General Meeting.
We are also working on a couple of presentations to residents at special events. We have been approached by RBC to put on a presentation regarding Wills, Power of Attorney and Choosing an Executor. Another possible presentation we are trying to organize is one that talks about home safety, home maintenance, household finances, etc. We hope to have confirmations and dates by the next newsletter.
Our Maintenance Meeting with Frontier was held to go over outstanding maintenance and improvement issues. From that meeting Frontier has set the end of April for the installation of lighting on the overflow parking lot. A stand-alone Resale sign for the grounds of the Rec Centre is to be installed by May 1st. Cleaning and upgrades to facilities were discussed and will be looked at by Frontier within the next 60 days.
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Other topics discussed concerned issues that will reappear with the coming of spring and summer and how to get ready for them. The General Meeting scheduled for Tuesday April 12th, is cancelled due to the majority of Directors unable to attend due to other commitments. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Bryan West, President, WOLRA
Board Sez While there was no General Meeting in March, the Board met several times during the month and the following represents a recap of the points of general interest not referenced in the Prez Sez. Both the Nomination Committee (Kate Brookfield, Robin Cuthbert and Christine Searle) and the Finance Committee (Jim Atchison, Eric Grimshaw and Christine
Searle) are currently working on their respective policy papers as part of the larger Policy Manual Revision Project. Details will be shared once the Board has had a chance to review their efforts. Per the E-Comm message recently distributed, the Nomination Committee is actively seeking interested parties to fill a number of positions on the Board that will become vacant at the end of June. While the positions are unpaid from a monetary perspective, the payback for taking an active role in this community is well worth it. From a financial perspective, revenues in February totaled $676.15 (newsletter advertising, scotch-tasting, calendars, memberships, coffee & donuts and 50/50 draw), expenses for the same period totaled $749.90 (kitchen supplies, office supplies, printing, audio/visual accessories, condolences and bank service charges). Monies held in trust increased by $121 from the Snooker Club. It should also be noted that the Snooker Club has now repaid WOLRA for their portion of the new covering for the Pool table. Make sure to mark your calendars for the May 12th General Meeting (the April meeting having had to be cancelled). Aside from hearing about the nominations for the Board, there is expected to be a presentation relating to the Senior Games and details relating to plans for several free seminars; one about Home Safety/Maintenance and another on Personal Legal Issues (Wills, Power of Attorney, Selecting an Executor etc.). Additionally, you’ll hear about Paid Day, Canada Day, the Garage & Bake Sale, along with many other activities as the community ramps up for another active year. Your WOLRA Board
WOLRA General Meeting April 12th - Cancelled
The General Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 12th is cancelled due to the majority of Directors being unable to attend due to other commitments. The next General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 10th. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Board
WOLRA Board of Directors
There will be several vacancies on the WOLRA Board in 2016. Expressions of interest are now being sought. Please contact one of the members of the Nominating Committee if you would like to put your name forward or would like more information: Kate Brookfield x9060, Robin Cuthbert x3498, Christine Searle x1612. We are looking for people with a strong commitment to team work and the WOTL community. Thank you. Kate Brookfield, Chair, Nominating Committee
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Ontario Senior Games The Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA) is the provincial body that supports healthy, active living for the amazing people who are 55 plus. It helps to organize summer and winter games every second year as well as invitational, regional and district games. Summer games are
happening this August in Midland and winter games in Cobourg in February 2017. Also the province of Ontario is hosting the National Senior Games in Brampton late August this summer. We are currently organizing qualifying tournaments for the Midland Games. The events at Midland, August 9th -11th are: Carpet bowling, cribbage, tennis, euchre, slo-pitch, cycling, walking, bocce, golf, 5 pin bowling, darts, swimming, contract bridge, lawn bowling, pickle ball, bid euchre, floor shuffleboard, 8 ball pool, snooker and a 10k run. An OSGA Membership costs $15 for the year. You can play in as many tournaments as interest you, but you can only qualify in one tournament for the Provincials in Midland. The contact for District 10 (Picton to Bancroft and Trenton to Kingston) is Sheran Barker at 613-962-0778 or e-mail [email protected]
Calling All Golfers! The 4th Annual Wellington Classic is on Thursday, July 7th. The prices remain the same for golfers - 9 holes scramble with cart and dinner and wine. $55 for WOTL golf course members and $75 for non-members. There is a new lower price for those who wish only to dine and wine - only $25. Registration forms will be available as of April 1st from me and from the golf course office when it opens. Did you know that for the last nine months of 2015,
150 children, youth and their families received mental health services in Prince Edward County? This represents a 33% increase over the whole of 2014. Many of these families are in financial need. Will you help provide funds to allow these children and youth to attend camps and other activities - sports, the arts etc.? The summer and school breaks are especially needy times with improvement in self-confidence, self-esteem and where necessary self-discipline being the goal. Please call me for more information. Kate Brookfield, Children's Mental Health Services Board Member Co-ordinator of the Wellington Classic, x9060
Ping Pong News For the second time in three years, a member of the WOTL Table Tennis club has won the Cherry Valley Invitational Ping Pong Championship held on Sunday, March 13th, 2016. Clarence Rainey outlasted all his opponents and claimed the Golden Paddle Trophy. Other participants from WOTL were Jerry Puklicz and Caspar and Inge Radden. Jerry Puklicz, Coordinator
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For a list of Board Members, Activities, Photos, Documents and lots more go to the WOTL Website
http://wotl.ca/
PEC Events, Festivals & Fairs http://prince-edward-county.com/events/festivals-fairs/
Voice of the County Radio http://993countyfm.ca
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Spring Clean Up Friday. April 22nd, is Earth Day around the globe and that will be the date for our 2nd Community Spring Clean Up. Last year our super group of volunteers collected 50 bags of garbage from the common and public areas that surround our community. This year the job should be easier but there is always fresh garbage that appears after the winter - and some that comes
from the construction sites. The plan will be to meet up at the Rec Centre at 11 a.m. and then divide into groups to cover as much ground as possible. Bring gloves and wear suitable clothing and shoes. Garbage bags will be provided. There will be light refreshments for participants back at the Rec Centre afterwards. For those interested in participating put the date on your calendar. There will be a sign-up sheet posted in the Library. Let’s make the areas around our community look great! Kevin Hanbury
Dragon Boat Festival 2016
Summer and Dragon Boating are just around the corner. Soon the ice will be gone from West Lake and the paddlers will be striking out across the lake. Once again we are planning to put a WOLRA team together for the Wellington Dragon Boat Festival in early August. Last year we narrowly lost to our rivals from the Legion so this year we would like to get in a bit more training before the event. If
you are interested in being on the team and attending the practice sessions then watch out for a sign-up sheet in the Library in May and information at PAID day. It is lots of fun and an exhilarating workout. Sheila Hanbury, x1213
Movie Afternoon Sunday, April 3rd @ 1:30 in the Rec Centre (last one of the season); one feature only this time. We will be showing INVICTUS - based on a true story – a stirring snapshot in the remarkable life of a truly remarkable man - Nelson Mandela. Directed by Clint Eastwood. Starring Morgan Freeman & Matt Damon. If you like drama, sport, good acting & beating the odds when everything is
stacked against you, then you will enjoy this one. The feature itself runs for 138 min. Would appreciate a good audience if this is to continue – only 7 turned up last time, BYOB & Munchies. Eric & Pam Grimshaw, x1484
Duffers 2016
REMINDER: Sign-up for Duffers Golf will take place May 3rd, 11:00 a.m. at the Rec Centre. The cost is $10. Golf will start Wednesday, May 10th at 9:00 a.m. but be there at least 15 minutes early for check-in. It’s a fun league for both ladies and men. Depending on numbers, a waiting list may be required so sign-up early to avoid
disappointment. Doug Little, (613) 503-1113
Contributed by Nancy McColl
…and Donald Trump Ma’am?
Make it look like an accident 007.
I was eating breakfast with my teenaged granddaughter and I asked her, "What special day is it in Canada tomorrow?" Without skipping a beat she said, "It's Prime Minister Day!" She's smart, so I asked her "What does Prime Minister Day mean?" I was waiting for something about the Trudeaus or Harper etc. She replied, "Prime Minister Day is when the Prime Minister steps out of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and if he sees his shadow, we have four more years of Bull S**t." You know, it hurts when hot coffee spurts out your nose.
Contributed by Brian Beasant
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Opera Sunday afternoon, April 17th @ 1:30 in the Rec Centre, the Opera Club will screen the 2010 HD Live Met. Production of Bizet’s “Carmen” starring Elina Garanca, Roberto Alagna & Barbara Frittoli. “Carmen” is considered by many to be the most popular opera (by
number of productions) in the world today. This particular 2010 Met. Production has also been widely acclaimed to be the finest portrayal of the character of “Carmen” in the last 50 yrs. So it is a “must see” for us opera lovers. The program will run 167 minutes + Intermission during which coffee, tea and cookies will be available. Please use the sign-up sheet posted in the Library; it will help us to determine the numbers (so there are enough cookies). Eric & Pam Grimshaw, x1484
Our Sponsors Remember to check our Yellow Pages (just before calendar) and if you have need of a service, please support our sponsors, all of whom have been recommended by others within our community and who pay a fee to advertise in our newsletter. Thanks!
Nancy Barton Trivia Challenge – April 24, 2016
Back by popular demand on Sunday, April 24th from 2 - 5 p.m. in the Main Hall of the Rec Centre; come out and re-awaken those memories! QUESTION - What popular song, originally entitled "Stupid", was written by Willie Nelson for Patsy Cline? ANSWER – “Crazy”
Test your memory and knowledge of the events, people and music from the 1940s to the 1990s including history, Canadiana, movies and TV stars we fondly grew up with. Cost is $10 per couple with many cash prizes available. Also an unlimited supply of popcorn for all (remember to bring the beverage of your choice, although coffee and tea will be available). A sign-up sheet is posted in the Library for registration. Sign up as a team, couple or individual. You can also register by e-mail at: [email protected] . Register now as the number of teams will be limited to 12. Bryan West x2412
Easy Moving Program “The Easy Moving Program” led by Sarah Sandham, RD, PTS, through the Prince Edward Family Health Team will alternate between Wellington and Picton locations. The program will run next at Wellington on the Lake starting May 20th through to June 24th from 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. The program is mostly seated
exercises to learn some fun, new ways to be active, while enjoying some oldies music. Please contact me if you feel you would be interested in joining. Sarah Sandham, 613-399-1281 Ext.5
Submitted by George Millaire
I’m not sure that’s what they meant by “now
reduce the wine.”
Who couldn’t use a
supply of signs like
this on hand in their
car!
Having dumped the bag of ashes on the table, Stew hid behind the door and waited for the X-ray technician’s reaction.
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Woodcrafters’ Annual Barbecue FRIDAY MAY 13th, all Wellington on the Lake residents, old and new (I don't mean age), please mark your calendar for the famous and enjoyable Annual Woodcrafters BBQ at noon at the Rec Centre. Tickets are $8 and will be available at all activities in April and May. A sign-up sheet will be posted in
the Library during March; sign up early and tickets will be delivered. As is the custom, 50% of the door receipts will be donated to the Picton Hospital Foundation for necessary equipment. All 50/50 Draw receipts will go to the Children’s Stocking Fund. We will be offering a tasty BBQ lunch with chicken burgers, salads and beverages. We hope you can join us as this is always an enjoyable time; a great way to meet your neighbours and establish new friends. Bryan West x2412 or David Searle x1612
Therametta Yoga Spring Yoga Classes start April 19th and run through to June 22nd – a 10 week session – with the following schedule: Tuesday 9: 00-10:30 am, Gentle Yoga (Gentle/Beginner Level); Wednesday 8:00-9:30 am, Finding Your Balance (Beginner-Intermediate Level); Wednesday 3:00-4:30 pm, Gentle Yoga (Gentle/Beginner Level). Therametta Yoga was the name of my studio where I taught yoga for a number of years. It’s a name that I made up from two words “thera” for therapeutic and “metta”
from the Sanskrit word meaning loving kindness. It’s not any one particular style of yoga, rather a blend of all the different training that I have done and continue to do. Based on Hatha yoga, I have intertwined all that I have learned from my therapeutic yoga training including mindfulness and meditation practices as well as understanding the anatomy of yoga. I am BoneFit trained through Osteoporosis Canada and a certified coach in the fascinating science of Somatics that allows us to find pain relief through movement. Therapeutic Yoga taught with loving kindness...and laughter. Classes are filling up. Drop me an email or leave a message on my phone to find out how you can join a class and I will get back to you ASAP. I am looking forward to a great Spring Session and seeing you all very soon. Cathy Ness, [email protected], 613-885-7707
Coffee Mornings We need to keep this activity going as it is a meeting place for residents. There are plenty of vacant dates waiting for hosts. A sign-up sheet is in the Library for this year’s Coffee Mornings. Activity groups, Clubs or just friends are asked to host a morning. Promote your activity or group, or just host this event that brings
together neighbours for a chat. If you aren’t sure what’s involved call me for info or to ask for help. We can pair couples together or assist first time hosts. Suzanne West x2412
Eager to pull a prank on his chiropractor, Dennis taped a bag of potato chips to the small of his back.
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Spring Qigong Classes The Spring Qigong (pronounced Chi-gong) session will start April 12th and run until May 31st (8 weeks) on Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Dance Room. In this session we will focus on combining dynamic movements using walking techniques with Qi (energy) packing exercises to move us out of winter hibernation towards the light of Spring. We will explore the role of the Liver and Gallbladder meridians and their impact on our wellness. Experience the "Art
of Health" with Qigong ... cultivate your energy: Body + Mind + Breath ... be well! Please bring water and a yoga mat. To register please call me. Micheline Lortie, x3514
Look Up Into the Night Sky Having taken an astronomy course over the winter, there are some interesting events in the Wellington night skies in April that I’d like to share. Jupiter will be visible in the eastern sky and 4 of its moons can be seen with a good pair of binoculars. That’s not a plane going overhead. We will actually be able to see the International Space Station as it passes overhead in the night sky from March 29 – April 18.
It will be visible nightly for short periods of time (1-6 ½ minutes). The ISS is orbiting the Earth at a height of 405 km with an orbit that is approximately 90 minutes, so it will move quickly above PEC. Some of the brightest visibility dates, start/end night sky positions and length of local visibility are; March 31 8:05 p.m. Moving from South to East for 5 minutes April 1 8:48 p.m. Moving from SW to SSE for 6 minutes April 3 8:40 p.m. Moving from WSW to NE for 6 ½ minutes April 10 9:00 p.m. Moving from NW to ENE for 5 minutes April 12 8:51 p.m. Moving from NW to E for 5 ½ minutes April 13 9:35 p.m. Moving from WNW to SSE for 3 ½ minutes April 14 8:43 p.m. Moving from NW to ESE for 6 ½ minutes April 16 8:34 p.m. Moving from WNW to SE for 6 ½ minutes Doug Little, (613) 503-1113
Hike for Hospice 2016
The Hike for the Prince Edward County Hospice has been set for Sunday May 1, 2016 and the “Muffin Marchers” are planning to go the distance again this year. Last year, thanks to your generous support, we raised $760 for the cause and are hoping to match or beat that total this year. If anyone would like to join us or sponsor us, please contact one of the following: Chris MacKay x1743 Joyce Helmer x1242 Carol Baker x1080 Daphne Fraser x1986 For those who believe in this cause, but would prefer to contribute directly, the website provides directions on how to make a donation. Daphne Fraser
In sudden disgust, the three lionesses realized they had killed a tofudebeest – one of the Serengeti’s obnoxious health antelopes.
Check this site out for old time radio shows and lots of other entertainment!
http://www.dumb.com/oldtimeradio/
Yes, this was
mentioned in an earlier
newsletter, but now
you can click on the link
to go there…
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Tennis Club News Welcome back to all of you snowbirds and greetings to those who enjoyed the mild winter here in the community. I hope all tennis players are looking forward to another successful tennis season. We welcome new players whether novice or experienced. Our first tennis meeting will be held at the Rec Centre Card Room
on Wednesday, May 4th starting @ 3 p.m. On the Agenda will be the upcoming annual Pancake breakfast to be held on Saturday, June 4th in the Main Hall. Tickets for this popular event can be purchased for $8 each by calling Gilles Deraiche x1863, Leslie Rolfe x5384, Sheila Hanbury x1213 or Angie O'Connor x5051. There will also be a sign-up sheet in the Library at the Rec Centre, to be posted April 1st. For any information regarding the Tennis Club you can contact me [email protected] or call me. Gilles Deraiche, Tennis Club Coordinator, x1863
Relay for Life Event - June 10th
/11th
We have registered a team to participate in this year’s Relay for Life which raises funds for cancer treatment and research. This takes place at the Picton fairground on June 10th/11th and we will have our tent there representing WOTL. So far 28 teams are registered. The Relay is a spirited event; there will be entertainment, food and a bunch of
special events happening throughout the night. The first step for us is to build a team of people to represent our community (and no you don’t have to run/walk around the track, nor stay all through the night). Anyone who is interested in joining and participating in this worthwhile and rewarding activity or just wants to learn more can contact me and we can discuss the specifics. As a first step we will be running the Coffee Morning on April 30th to create an awareness of the event. You may instead wish to donate to the Cancer fight through our WOTL team. You can sponsor us online using this link http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR?fr_id=20304&pg=pfind then click Search for a Team and enter Wellington on the Lake, or maybe more simply just contact me and I can record your pledge. Our team goal is to raise $1000, let’s see if we can beat that! Kevin Hanbury, Email: [email protected] , Tel: x1213 Theatre Group News Thanks to a great audience for a fun time at our St. Patrick’s Day Party. Your enthusiastic response to our efforts was appreciated. Thanks also to Wheelhouse Catering for our delicious Corned Beef and Cabbage (or chicken) dinner - the desserts as always, were spectacular. After expenses, we were able to give $510.00 to the Food Bank! The Theatre Group is now starting to work on a full show (date to be determined). We need new members in all areas - do come and join us. For our two mini-shows, the cast has taken responsibility for their own costumes. Would you look through your possible discards - anything that you think we could use for costuming, props, stage dressing - or perhaps costumes that have been used here in the past. Call Bea at x1625. A silver flask belonging to Theresa Mainville that was used as a prop has gone missing. If you have seen it give her a call, x2352. Also, we won't be resuming our weekly meetings 'til Monday, May 2nd at 3:30 p.m. Bea Howse Contributed by Carol Ecklund
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Let’s Make WOTL a Green Community! We see many blue boxes curbside on Thursday mornings but not so many green bins. Organic waste primarily from our kitchens makes up about 45% of household waste. Using a green bin will significantly reduce the amount of garbage you put out for collection. PEC residents are encouraged to participate in this program for the following reasons: • You will significantly reduce the amount of materials going into landfills by recycling your organic waste • Organic waste is collected and taken to a processing facility where it is converted into high-grade compost used by commercial landscapers and home gardeners. • You are helping foster a green environment. Green bins (with a counter top Kitchen Catcher) are available for $40 from Shire Hall Mon-Fri 9.30am to 5.00pm. Blue recycling bins are also available at a cost of $8.00 What goes in the green bin?
- All food waste, including meat (as well as bones), egg shells, coffee filters & grounds, tea bags, dairy.
- Small yard waste and houseplants. - Other items that can be included are paper towel, Kleenex, cotton balls, wooden utensils, paper
plates & cups, animal food, and shredded paper. A more comprehensive list as well as more information on green bins and recycling is on the Shire Hall web site. www.pecounty.on.ca Also consider getting a water barrel in order to conserve water and help lower your water bill (definitely worth considering here in the County!). Check out RainBarrel.ca/Fundraise Barrels are ready to order now on line at RainBarrel.ca/csgpicton or by calling Don Ross at 613-476-8016. Pick up is Saturday May 28th 10 till noon at 841 County Rd 14 Valleypine Farms owned by Don & Deb Hudson. Another thing to consider would be to put your garbage, green bin & blue box at the curb next to your neighbours; this would mean fewer stops and starts for the trucks to pick up (faster and less pollution). Kevin Hanbury, Robin Cuthbert, Bryan West
Could It Be Spring? A collective sigh, a nod and a smile,
It’s here, what we’ve waited for all of this while. As the Villagers open their blinds to the day, Prepared for the weather - come what may,
They are greeted with sunshine, small birds on the lawn. Those dirty, brown, leftover snow banks are gone! Most grass is still brownish, but patches of green
Usually in other folks yards, can be seen. A VERY close look can discern just a hint
Of some buds. Overall - a slight greenish tint. I swear I can see - - let’s run out for a look - -
Green spears thrusting up out of mouldy leaf gook! That sun feels so good on our shoulders and back
At last Mother Nature has got back on track. Though we know it can’t last, don’t put coats away, We feel sure that the Springtime is trying to stay.
Bea Howse
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Annual Garage & Bake Sale Saturday, May 7th from 8 a.m. until Noon Spring arrived early this year and with it comes the planning of our garage sale. This event has always been such a great success thanks to the generous donations of articles, baking, and volunteer time. It never ceases to amaze me how such a big undertaking runs so smoothly every year and I can only hope that it will do the same once again. Following are some important details about the sale: • There will be a meeting of all volunteers, new and experienced, on Thursday, April 28, at 2:00,
in the main hall of the Rec Centre, to organize the event. If you are interested in helping, please show up or you can call me @ x3491 with any questions you may have.
• On Thursday, May 5, tables will be set up in the Rec Hall and donations can be dropped off between 12 noon and 3 p.m. They can also be brought in on Friday, May 6, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. We can arrange to have your articles picked up, if necessary. You can phone me at x3491 to schedule a pick-up for either the Thursday afternoon or the Friday morning.
• We are looking for anything in good condition from small appliances to clothing, jewellery to lawn ornaments, home decor items to DVDs, linens to Christmas decorations. Please do not donate luggage as it doesn't sell and takes up valuable space.
• The Bake Sale is a very important component of the day and usually sells out early. Residents have always been so generous with their home made treats and we really appreciate your effort to help make this day such a success. The biggest sellers are pies, squares, cakes and loaves. There is no need to package the goodies as our volunteers will do that on Friday afternoon. But, would you kindly write the name of your donations (ex: Banana Loaf) and “with nuts” if applicable. Please deliver your baked goods on Friday morning between 9 and noon on the Friday (day before sale) which will give our volunteers time to repackage and label them.
• Once again, we would like to put together a “Gourmet Basket” and a “Spa Basket” to raffle off. Last year, ticket sales for the two baskets netted us $434. If you have anything to add to one of these, please let me know as soon as possible and I can arrange to have the items picked up.
• We will, once again have a Tea Room where we will sell coffee and treats. Last year's efforts raised $128. If you have any ideas on how we could improve this section, please let me know. We are always open to new ideas.
• It wouldn't be Wellington on the Lake if we didn't have a 50/50 Draw, so we will continue with that as it raised $152.95 last year which was split with our winner.
• If you have very large items to donate, such as patio sets, exercise machines, or big appliances, we can post a photo of them on a bulletin board at the sale for customers to see. You can add a description and your phone number. Give me a call if you need help with this.
• Last year, local charities picked up everything that was left over and in reasonable condition. We hope to do the same thing again this year. Also, an electronic waste day has been organized by the local Lions club and is scheduled to take place in Wellington the same morning as our sale. They are willing to pick up any unsold electronics when the garage sale ends at noon.
• As a reward for all the volunteers, it is tradition that, on the Friday evening, between 7 and 7:30 p.m., we open the doors for a private display of all the garage sale articles and allow each volunteer to buy up to two items.
If you are new to our community, please consider coming to the meeting on April 28th and helping out. We always have a great time and it's a wonderful way to meet new people and make new friends. Nancy Barton, Garage Sale Coordinator
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New Residents Alje & Paula Kamminga 2 Quaker Court 905-269-9567
To Vera Boyce and the family of Bob Boyce, formerly of Heritage Drive, who passed away on March 3rd. We are so sorry for your loss.
From the Editor Alan and I had lunch in Port Charlotte, Florida with George and Nancy Shaw, Terri Raymond (all from WOTL) and Nancy’s brother Bill visiting from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on March 5th. Good to see familiar faces and a fabulous lunch was put on by Nancy and George; great visit! …Pam If you have given your email address to E.Com’s Gerry Ippersiel at [email protected] you will receive the “Neighbourly News and Calendar”
by email. These are also on the WOLRA website, in COLOUR @ www.wotl.ca. Deadline for the May newsletter is April 23rd at 6 p.m. Submissions can be made by e-mail to the newsletter mailbox at [email protected] or left in the Submissions and Suggestions Blue Box in the Library of the Rec Centre). Note that when a submission is made to the newsletter by email, notification of receipt will be sent to the submitter. If you do not receive a response after several days, please contact any of the members on the Editorial Board to confirm receipt of your submission. Pam Smith & the Editorial Board consisting of: Brian Beasant, Diane Dumais and Lynne Lamb
Bingo Jackpot Weekly Winners Jackpot Winners: February 24th – Cancelled due to weather March 2nd – Joan Van Den Oetelaar March 9th – Barb Roche March 16th – Shirley Evans Ted Curnock - x2308
Bridge Scores First Second Third Small Slam
March 1 Dave Lever 4250 Jean Clarke 3670 Bill Miramontes 3260
March 8 Henry Cranshaw 3110 Bill Boultbee 2840 Karen Massingham 2670
March 15 Dave Lever 5140 Henry Cranshaw 3870 Gord Parks 3310
March 22 NO BRIDGE
Toonie Jackpot Winner: March 16th – Barb Roche
Congratulations to all winners. The next Toonie night is April 20th. Come and enjoy some fun & laughs!
Everyone is welcome.
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Are you reading the Neighbourly News in black & white print format? Do you have a computer? If you answer yes to the above and have yet to experience the Neighbourly News in colour, you are missing something (remember your first colour TV). If you have a computer but have trouble setting up email or web browsing, there is help (free of charge). Someone from the community will come to your home and help you with the setup for receiving the newsletter by email as well as give ongoing support until you are comfortable receiving and reading your newsletter electronically. Call Alan or Pam @ 613 885 3160 to book a time.
1 Cole Harbour Golf Shirt 65/poly/35cotton pique knit in various colour for men and women for $35.00 GST included. (Colours: Stone, Royal, Kelly Green, Black, White, Navy, Light Blue, Red) 2 OGIO Golf Shirts 100% polyester/spandex with stay cool wicking in various colours for men and women for $40.00 GST included. (Colours: White, Yellow, Diesel Grey, Red, Chive Green, Electric Blue, Navy) Order form available from Ron Thomson x1069
- Send your submissions for the Classifieds to [email protected] - More ARTICLES FOR SALE are on WOTL website
http://www.wotl.ca/itemsforsale.html
Sorry folks, there was some empty space to fill so rather than print a
half empty page, you get more funnies.
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April Anniversaries
3 James & Marianne Maurstad
11 Michael & June Piersdorff 1972
12 Curtis & Theresa Mainville
15 Jack & Carol Debellefeuille 1961
15 Adrian & Erika Scheidegger 1967
16 George & Patricia Clement 1992
17 Ted & Lois Surridge 1969
25 Alan & Pam Smith 2014
28 Lawrence & Claire Northway 1979
30 Ron & Shirley Cork 1955
April Birthdays
1 Robert Potter 15 Jackie Verry
2 Celia Garvey 16 AnneMarie Wiehr
2 Joan Hale 18 Marty Ecklund
3 Marion Bigg 19 Joanne Brown
4 Herbert von Lieven 20 Lawrence Northway
6 Shirley Maurstad 21 Merion Potter
8 Linda Seaver 22 Nancy Madsen
10 Doug Little 22 Marna Richardson
11 Norm Dodgson 23 Vania Higgs
12 Carol Debellefeuille 24 Ronald McMillan
12 Peter Lamb 25 Monica Hitchcock
13 Sharen Sheppard 25 Louise Gamble
14 Denise Couture 26 Donald Purcell
14 Arthur Everitt 27 Donna Purcell
14 Mary Latchford 28 Jean Storrar
15 Ronald MacKinnon 29 Paul Nykanen
15 JoAnne Newman 30 Gil Grieve
15 Thelma Nobbs
Congratulations to all! If you notice any errors or missing dates, please let me know for the future announcement of your celebration. Sheila Hanbury, [email protected]
Missing Birthdays in March Newsletter:
Derek Bartle March 2 Bea Howse March 4 Linda Beatty March 13th Dianne Baker March 29
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!
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AUDIO VISUAL ACCOMMODATIONS
BEER & WINE MAKING
CABINETRY & INTERIORS
CHIROPRACTOR COSMETICS, ETC.
[email protected] www.twinbirch.ca
Scott Johnston Owner
[email protected] www.bellevillebeernwine.com
657 Old Hwy #2, Trenton www.colangelowine.com 613-394-0484
1209 Wilson Road, Hillier, ON K0K 2J0
(613) 399-2344 ~ www.williamdesigncompany.com
www.glidingshelf.ca
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DOG BOARDING & TRAINING ELECTRICITY
HAIR & BEAUTY NEEDS HOMEWATCH
HVAC
IRRIGATION LAWN CARE
www.winsteaddogs.com
p. 613.399.5434 e. [email protected] www.village272.com facebook/village272salon p. 613.399.5434 e. [email protected] www.village272.com facebook/village272salon
www.coolheat.ca
www.markheatingandcooling.com
www.atlantisirrigationandlighting.com
Reg & Paula Kelly 613.476.3065 Picton, ON K0K 2T0 [email protected]
www.atlantisirrigationandlighting.com
RR9, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
Phone: 613.476.3065 Fax: 613.476.2293 Email: [email protected]
Owner operators Reg & Paula Kelly
www.pechomewatch.com
Email: [email protected]
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OLIVE OIL PAINTING, PLUS
PHARMACY PLUMBING & HEATING
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
ROOFING
[email protected] www.kingstonoliveoil.com
We also provide
property service for snowbirds.
Comprehensive
home checks
Snow removal
Mail/flyer
pickup
Email alerts
Email: [email protected]
[email protected] www.joanboyd.ca
[email protected] www.exitrealtygroup.ca
[email protected] www.century21.ca/elsie.wiersma
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ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE
TILE
E. [email protected] W. www.alotile.com
ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE
17 east mary street, picton 613-476-5918
Cell: 647.519.7906 [email protected]
www.naturalpanacea.ca
NATUROPATHY
PLUMBING & WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE
ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE
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Regular Weekly Scheduled Activities
MH Main Hall CR Card Room DR Dance Room
MONDAY Aerobics 8:15-9:00 MH Walking Club 9:00-10:00 MH Line Dance 10:30 – 12:00 MH Quilting 1:00 – 3:30 CR & DR Cribbage 7:00 CR
TUESDAY Osteo Exercise 7:50 – 8:45 MH Walking Club 8:45 – 9:30 MH Yoga 9 – 10:30 CR Physio-Fit 10:30 – 11:15 MH Scrapbooking 11:15 – 4:00 CR Pea Pool 1:00 – 3:00 Ping Pong 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. MH Qigong 3:30-4:30 DR Bridge 7:00 MH Poker 7:00 Library
WEDNESDAY Yoga 8 – 9:30 CR Aerobics 8:15 – 9:00 MH Walking Club 9:00 – 10:00 MH Crafts & Laughs 10:00–11:30 CR Skittles 1:00 – 3:00 Clogging 1:00 – 2:00 DR Beg. Line Dance 2:00 – 3:30MH Yoga 3 – 4:30 CR Bingo 7:00 MH Hand and Foot 7:00 CR
THURSDAY Osteo Exercise 7:50 – 8:45 MH Walking Club 8:45 – 9:30 MH Tap Dance 10:00 – 12:00 DR Physio-Fit 10:30 – 11:15 MH Crafts 11:00 1:30 CR Pea Pool 1:00 – 3:00 Art Group 1:30-3:30 CR Euchre 7:00 MH
FRIDAY Aerobics 8:15 – 9:00 MH Walking Club 9:00 – 10:00 MH Hand & Foot 1:00-4:00 CR
SATURDAY Card Elimination Game 7 – 9 p.m. MH BYOB & Snacks Cost: $3.50 (10 quarters + 1 Loonie)
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
TO BOOK REC CENTRE Contact Louise Kedro
x1956 or email [email protected]
1 Today is April Fool’s Day; Believe nothing and trust no one. Just like any other day!
2 COFFEE MORNING
9:30 Hosted by RED HAT ‘LADIES OF THE LAKE’
3 MOVIE 1:30 p.m. Rec Ctre
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5 1 p.m. WOODWORKERS Mting.
6
7 GARBAGE PICKUP
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11 12 QIGONG BEGINS
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14 GARBAGE & RECYCLING PICKUP
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16 COFFEE MORNING
9:30 Hosted by HAND & FOOT
WOLRA Mting CANCELLED
17 OPERA 1:30 p.m. REC CTRE
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19 YOGA BEGINS
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21 GARBAGE PICKUP
22 SPRING CLEAN-UP Meet @ Rec Ctre 11 a.m.
23 * NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE 6 p.m. *
3–5 p.m. Rec Ctre BYOB
24 TRIVIA CHALLENGE 2-5 Rec Ctre
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26 27 28 GARBAGE & RECYCLING PICKUP (starting May 5th Garbage & Recycling pickup is EVERY Thursday until fall)
MEETING AT REC CTRE FOR GARAGE SALE VOLUNTEERS @ 2 P.M.
29 30 COFFEE MORNING
9:30 Hosted by RELAY FOR LIFE
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